I was born in the inner city of Houston, Texas, and raised by my mother in a single-parent household. As the oldest of four children, I had to take up the role of caregiver for my three younger siblings while my mother worked full-time. As the sole breadwinner of our household, she always put food on the table and taught us never to give up regardless of our circumstances. I joined the workforce to support my family and myself at a very young age. As a person with mild dyslexia, it only added more challenges and stresses to get through high school and work a full schedule simultaneously.
Failed leadership, destructive policies, and forced mandates have left California communities, particularly the residents in AD54, in disparity, unsafe, and less protected. With rising violent crimes at an all-time high 94.24% increase in homicides, 64.88% in grand theft auto, and astronomical staffing shortages. Elaine will keep our communities safe by: